Global Lords: I Have Information System

Chapter 182: Chapter 182: Baron Bezos’ Pendant, Entering the Right Mine Tunnel

The two Avalon Light Crossbowmen who were recruited swore allegiance to Zong Shen according to recruitment conventions.

Zong Shen nodded, a smile appearing on his face.

”Very good, welcome to your addition.”

”We are currently within an ancient abandoned mine, where we might face danger at any moment.”

”For now, you will be temporarily under the command of the Dragon-kin Rangers, Madeleine and Mapple, and attack from the rear with them.”

The two New Recruit Crossbowmen naturally had no objections and nodded obediently.

Zong Shen waved to the Ranger Sisters, who immediately came over and led the two Light Crossbowmen to the back, beginning to introduce some aspects of the territory and the details of the exploration mission.

On the spot, Zong Shen began examining the two heavily damaged leather backpacks.

The durability of these two backpacks was nearly gone, and they could completely break apart due to severe damage at any moment.

There were seven items left in total, and there should still be some valuable items among them.

He directly opened the two backpacks, placing all their contents on the ground.

[Book: ”Explorer’s Journal”]

[Boss Bang Territory Map × 1]

[Rotten Healing Potion × 4]

[Azshara Mine Map × 1]

[Baron Bezos’ Pendant × 1]

[Fine Mining Pickaxe × 2]

[Baron Bezos’ Wallet × 1]

In total, there were seven items, none of which were very valuable, but the two maps were somewhat interesting.

However, for Zong Shen, who possessed the Guide Module, they were also rather useless.

In addition, there were the wallet and pendant. The wallet contained 1200 dinars and some golden cards representing identity and noble titles, embossed with magical runes—a type of simple magic item.

As for the pendant, it seemed to have more of a story. The pendant was heart-shaped and could be flipped open.

Zong Shen pushed it open with his thumb, and a fist-sized hologram appeared.

It was an image of a dignified woman dressed in luxurious satin clothing.

[Baron Bezos’ Pendant]

[Pendant with Memory Magic]

[Return it to Baron Bezos, and you will gain his friendship]

(This pendant is a relic left to Baron Bezos by his mother, who died when he was very young. The pendant was lost in the mine decades ago during a hasty escape while exploring, and he was unsure where it fell. If you can return it to him, you will receive his gratitude.)

Another item related to Baron Bezos,

Besides this pendant, Zong Shen also had Baron Bezos’ pocket watch obtained from Sangui Yingshu.

It seems that Baron Bezos wasn’t someone easy to deal with when he was young, with dreams of becoming an explorer and exploring the ruins of the ancient Elf Race city of Azshara.

However, it was apparent that his exploration results were quite average, often encountering attacks and setbacks.

Zong Shen packed all the items, as these would prove very useful when he headed to Boss Bang City.

As a minor noble within the indigenous forces, if he could build a good relationship with Baron Bezos, it would bring many conveniences in Boss Bang.

”Wolf Cavalry, lead the way, the entire unit advances into the right passage!”

”Stay alert and be prepared for attacks from the Spider Web Monsters at any time!”

Zong Shen took out the Broken Dragon-Slaying Heavy Sword, pointing at the right passage.

This would lead to the stronghold of the Spider Web Monsters within the mine.

Once the right passage is captured, the rune key to the mining area warehouse on the left passage can be obtained.

Therefore, Zong Shen was determined to capture this area!

The warriors, upon hearing Zong Shen’s command, advanced towards the right passage in an orderly formation, with Zong Shen and Luna remaining in the center.

The spider webs in the right passage also showed signs of burning, though many webs still remained.

On the ground, a layer of white new webbing had formed, likely recently repaired by the Spider Web Monsters in the past two days.

This passage was about half the width of the mine’s entry passage.

Only six Wolf Cavalry could proceed side-by-side, sweeping all webs on the ground to the side, clearing a path for those behind.

The light beam from the Magic Power Flashlight illuminated the passage, showcasing the smoothness of the passage walls, filled with smoke and fire traces.

Piles of bones, broken eggshells, and some Spider Web Monster limbs were stacked on the sides of the mining path.

They seemed aged, clearly indicating the abundance of conflict within this mine.

However, the most noticeable marks were those of fire, with the entire mining tunnel ceiling almost entirely blackened.

This was evidence of the severe damage Zong Shen inflicted on the Spider Web Monsters with his fire previously.

Zong Shen and his group proceeded further down the right passage, advancing for several minutes without drawing the attention of the Spider Web Monsters, which was extremely suspicious.

The Spider Web Monsters were the overlords of this mining area, highly active, even hunting the Kobolds in the left passage.

But today was quite unusual. Zong Shen, accompanied by so many followers, had reached their doorstep, yet they hadn’t seen a single Spider Web Monster.

Continuing forward for a few more minutes, the deeper they went into the tunnel, the denser the webs became. Amidst them, the scorch marks were increasingly evident; however, this area had clearly been repaired, as the webs were astonishingly white.

Zong Shen reached out and grabbed a handful of spider silk. It felt somewhat sticky, yet very resilient, prompting him to consider taking some back with him.

Not sure if the webs could be reprocessed, as the attributes of these webs did not indicate anything.

Moreover, this stuff is highly flammable. A single spark could ignite a large area, and although it has a certain Durability Value, it wouldn’t withstand prolonged exposure to flames.

After advancing in the tunnel for more than ten minutes, they finally emerged from the right passageway.

A suddenly expansive mining hall appeared before their eyes.

The ceiling was at least a hundred meters high, with a row of two to three-story stone buildings constructed along one side.

This was the administrative zone of this mining area, almost transforming into a world completely covered by webs.

Especially in those rows of buildings, which were filled with an abundance of spider webs.

It was a real Silk Cave, making Zong Shen instinctively uncomfortable, with goosebumps rising all over his body.

However, the even more hair-raising scene lay ahead; in the road’s front was an open area, a junction of this mining hall. On its left and front was a new mining path leading to living areas and other locations.

At this moment, the open area was entirely occupied by densely packed spider eggs.

These basketball-sized oval spider eggs were covered with light green spots, which emitted a green glow in the dark.

Through the translucent egg shells, shadows inside the eggs could be seen wriggling continuously.

This sight sent shivers down Zong Shen’s spine, making him want to engulf it in flames once again.

”Hold on, something’s not right.”

Zong Shen ordered the team to halt, feeling instinctively that there was something strange about this time.

”Where are the Spider Web Monsters? Why haven’t they attacked us?”

He internally questioned the guide.

(The Spider Web Monster Lord once discovered the relics of the Azshara Alliance resistance forces in the depths of the mine. There, it found a Demon’s Heart that once belonged to the Blood-Burning Demon Commander.

Due to recent repeated invasions of the mine, the Spider Web Monster Lord felt a sense of crisis and ultimately decided to devour this Demon’s Heart. It is currently undergoing a bizarre and terrifying transformation, with all the Spider Web Monsters guarding it.)

”So that’s it...”

Zong Shen realized everything was because of himself.

The first time he came, he set a fire, burning down the web-filled cave.

The second time he eliminated a Spider Prophet, a Spider Web Monster Queen, and dozens of Spider Web Monster Warriors. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a vendetta.

No wonder the Spider Web Monster Lord developed such a strong sense of crisis.

Hunters and prey are indeed a vague conceptual distinction.

Although these Spider Web Monsters are entrenched here, with formidable power, hunting all around,

they become the hunted when they encounter a real threat!

Zong Shen turned his gaze towards the row of buildings in front of him.

If memory serves, in this office area, there should be an Ancient Bronze Treasure Chest and the key to the warehouse in the left mining area.

These buildings were all covered by webs that occupied every inch of space, making them impossible to search.

Zong Shen put away his heavy sword and took out the Molotov Fire Spreader, which was still loaded with the fuel bottle from the initial test.

He aimed at the office area and pulled the trigger of the fire spreader.

Runes on the secret silver gun body suddenly lit up.

Fuel within the bottle started being drawn out, sending a tongue of flame shooting over a distance of more than ten meters into those stone houses.

”Crackle...”

The webs inside the house were instantly ignited, and flames began to blaze.

After igniting a row of houses, Zong Shen stopped the fire spreader.

He was very cautious with the ignition, ensuring the fire was contained within one row of houses, not spreading to other areas.

In such a Silk Cave, if the fire spread, it would nearly be uncontrollable, hindering their exploration progress.

After setting the office area ablaze, thick black smoke began pouring out and drawing back through the mined tunnel they had come from.

Approximately five minutes later, the webs had been completely burned away, straightforward and thorough.

The building’s interior walls were entirely blackened, and in the faint smoke, the residual heat quickly dissipated.

Zong Shen instructed everyone to disperse and search, while he himself walked into one of the stone houses.

The internal setup was extremely simple, seemingly having been swept and cleared out.

On the ground were decomposed remains of wooden tables and chairs; after so many years, and having been burned now, nothing of value remained, only piles of black ash.

One side of the house had stairs leading to the second floor.

Zong Shen ascended the stairs slowly, discovering the situation on the second floor was much the same. The original furnishings were mostly decayed.

However, he did pick up some heavily rusted black iron nameplates in the ashes on the ground.

They seemed to have names and information engraved upon them, but unfortunately, the surface was entirely rusted, making the inscriptions impossible to discern.